International Paint Ltd.

Safety Data Sheet

GTA713 International Thinner
Version No. 3 Date Last Revised 01/12/11
Conforms to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II and Regulation (EC)
No.1272/2008

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier International Thinner

Product Code GTA713
Registration Number
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Intended use See Technical Data Sheet.
Application Method See Technical Data Sheet.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Manufacturer International Paint Ltd.
Stoneygate Lane
Felling Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0JY UK

Telephone No. +44 (0)191 469 6111

Fax No. +44 (0)191 438 3711
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Manufacturer +44 (0)191 469 6111 24hr

Official Advisory Body Telephone No.:

Advice for Doctors and Hospitals

+44 (0)844 892 0111

Email [email protected]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Mixture NOT yet classified according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC.

Xn Harmful.

R10 Flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
R52/53
aquatic environment.

2.2. Label elements

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According to 1999/45/EC

Harmful

Contains: Xylene,
R10 Flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

P. Phrases;

2.3. Other hazards

This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

If the product contains substances that present a health hazard within the meaning of the Dangerous
Substances Directive 67/548/EC, or have occupational exposure limits detailed in EH40, these substances
are listed below.
67/548/EEC EC No. 1272/2008
Ingredient/Chemical Designations Weight % Notes
Classification Classification
1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate 50 - 100 R10 Flam. Liq. 3;H226
CAS Number: 0000108-65-6 [1]
EC No. 203-603-9
Index No.: 607-195-00-7
REACH Reg. No.:
Xylene 25 - < 50 R10 Xn;R20/21 Xi;R38 Flam. Liq. 3;H226 C
CAS Number: 0001330-20-7 Acute Tox. 4;H332 [1][2]
EC No. 215-535-7 Acute Tox. 4;H312
Index No.: 601-022-00-9 Skin Irrit. 2;H315
REACH Reg. No.:
Ethylbenzene 2.5 - < 10 F;R11 Xn;R20 Flam. Liq. 2;H225
CAS Number: 0000100-41-4 Acute Tox. 4;H332 [1][2]
EC No. 202-849-4
Index No.: 601-023-00-4
REACH Reg. No.:
[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard.
[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit.
[3] PBT-substance or vPvB-substance.

*The full texts of the phrases are shown in Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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Inhalation
Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give artificial
respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate medical attention. Give
nothing by mouth.

Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a recognised skin
cleanser. Do NOT use solvents or thinners.

Eye
Irrigate copiously with clean fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart and seek medical
attention.

Ingestion
If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Recommended extinguishing media; alcohol resistant foam, CO2. powder, water spray.

Do not use; water jet.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire will produce dense black smoke. Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke, oxides of nitrogen.
Avoid exposure and use breathing apparatus as appropriate.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Cool closed containers exposed to fire by spraying them with water. Do not allow run off water and
contaminants from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Remove sources of ignition, do not turn lights or unprotected electrical equipment on or off. In case of a
major spill or spillage in a confined space evacuate the area and check that solvent vapour levels are
below the Lower Explosive Limit before re-entering.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow spills to enter drains or watercourses.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ventilate the area and avoid breathing vapours. Take the personal protective measures listed in section 8.

Contain and absorb spillage with non-combustible materials e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite. Place in closed
containers outside buildings and dispose of according to the Waste Regulations. (See section 13).

Clean, preferably with a detergent. Do not use solvents.

Do not allow spills to enter drains or watercourses.

If drains, sewers, streams or lakes are contaminated, inform the local water company immediately. In the
case of contamination of rivers, streams or lakes the Environmental Protection Agency should also be

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informed.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling
This coating contains solvents. Solvent vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapours
may form explosive mixtures with air. Areas of storage, preparation and application should be ventilated to
prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapour in air and avoid vapour
concentrations higher than the occupational exposure limits.

In Storage
Handle containers carefully to prevent damage and spillage.
Naked flames and smoking should not be permitted in storage areas. It is recommended that fork lift trucks
and electrical equipment are protected to the appropriate standard.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep away from the following materials: oxidising agents, strong alkalis, strong acids.
Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation of vapours and spray mists. Observe label precautions. Use
personal protection as shown in section 8.

Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in all preparation and application areas.

Never use pressure to empty a container; containers are not pressure vessels.
Store in a well ventilated, dry place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight.

Store on concrete or other impervious floor, preferably with bunding to contain any spillage. Do not stack
more than 3 pallets high.

Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to
prevent leakage. Keep in the original container or one of the same material.

Prevent unauthorised access.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

There are no exposure scenarios, see details in section 1.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

The following workplace exposure limits have been established by the Health and Safety Executive as
published in EH40.

Material Short term (15 min. ave) Long term (8hr TWA) Comments
ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3
1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate 100 548 50 274 +
Ethylbenzene 125 552 100 441 +
Xylene 100 441 50 220 +

For Key to entries in 'Comments' column see Section 16

DNEL/PNEC values
No Data Available

8.2. Exposure controls

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Provide adequate ventilation.Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the use of local
exhaust ventilation and good general extraction. If these are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of
particulates and any vapour below occupational exposure limits suitable respiratory protection must be
worn.

Eye/face protection
Wear safety eyewear, e.g. safety spectacles, goggles or visors to protect against the splash of liquids.
Eyewear should meet the requirements of standard EN 166.

Skin protection
For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. Barrier creams may help to protect the exposed
areas of skin, they should however not be applied once exposure has occurred. Skin should be washed
after contact.

Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN 374: Protective gloves against chemicals and
micro-organisms. Recommended gloves: Viton® or Nitrile
Breakthrough Time: 480 min

When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 6
(breakthrough time greater than 480 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended. When only brief
contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 2 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 30
minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.

NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace
should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals
which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection),
potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove
supplier.

The user must check that the final choice of type of glove selected for handling this product is the most
appropriate and takes into account the particular conditions of use, as included in the user's risk
assessment.

Other
Overalls which cover the body, arms and legs should be worn. Skin should not be exposed. Barrier creams
may help to protect areas which are difficult to cover such as the face and neck. They should however not
be applied once exposure has occurred. Petroleum jelly based types such as Vaseline should not be used.
All parts of the body should be washed after contact.

Respiratory protection
If workers are exposed to concentrations above the exposure limit they must use the appropriate,certified
respirators.For maximum protection when spraying this product it is recommended that a multi layer
combination type filter, such as ABEK1, is used. In confined spaces use compressed air or fresh air
respiratory equipment.

Thermal hazards
No Data Available

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Colourless Liquid

Odour Smell of Solvent
Odour threshold Not Measured
pH Not Measured
Melting point / freezing point (°C) Not Measured
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C) 110

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Flash point (°C) 30
Evaporation rate (Ether = 1) Not Measured
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Applicable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Lower Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Upper Explosive Limit: Not Measured
Vapour pressure (Pa) Not Measured
Vapour density Heavier than air.
Relative density 0.91
Solubility(ies) Immiscible
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Not Measured
Auto-ignition temperature (°C) Not Measured
Decomposition temperature (°C) Not Measured
Viscosity (cSt) 1

9.2. Other information

No further information

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No data available
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).When exposed to high
temperatures may produce hazardous decomposition products such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
oxides of nitrogen and smoke.

Keep away from oxidising agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid materials in order to avoid possible
exothermic reactions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
May react exothermically with: oxidising agents, strong alkalis, strong acids.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.5. Incompatible materials
Keep away from the following materials: oxidising agents, strong alkalis, strong acids.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Fire will produce dense black smoke. Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke, oxides of nitrogen.
Avoid exposure and use breathing apparatus as appropriate.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Exposure to solvent vapour concentrations from the component solvents in excess of the stated
occupational exposure limits may result in adverse health effects such as mucous membrane and
respiratory system irritation and adverse effects on the kidneys, liver and central nervous system.
Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and in extreme
cases, loss of consciousness.

Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of natural fat from the skin
resulting in dryness, irritation and possible non-allergic contact dermatitis. Solvents may also be absorbed
through the skin. Splashes of liquid in the eyes may cause irritation and soreness with possible reversible
damage.

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 Inhalation Inhalation
Oral LD50, Skin LD50,
Ingredient Vapour LD50, Dust/Mist LD50,
mg/kg mg/kg
mg/L/4hr mg/L/4hr
1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate - (108-65-6) 8,532.00, Rat 5,000.00, Rabbit Not Available Not Available
Ethylbenzene - (100-41-4) 3,500.00, Rat 15,433.00, Rabbit 17.20, Rat Not Available
Xylene - (1330-20-7) 4,299.00, Rat 1,548.00, Rabbit 20.00, Rat Not Available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
The preparation has been assessed following the conventional method of the Dangerous Preparations
Directive 1999/45/EC and is classified for eco-toxicological properties accordingly. See Sections 2 and 3
for details.

There are no data available on the product itself.

The product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses.

Aquatic Ecotoxicity

96 hr LC50 fish, 48 hr EC50 crustacea, ErC50 algae,

Ingredient
mg/l mg/l mg/l
1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate - (108- 100.00, Salmo 500.00, Daphnia Not Available
65-6) gairdneri magna
Xylene - (1330-20-7) 8.50, Palaemonetes
3.30, Oncorhynchus pugio 100.00 (72 hr), Chlorococcales
mykiss
Ethylbenzene - (100-41-4) 2.93, Daphnia magna
4.20, Oncorhynchus 3.60 (96 hr), Pseudokirchneriella
mykiss subcapitata

12.2. Persistence and degradability

There is no data available on the preparation itself.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Not Measured
12.4. Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals.
12.6. Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Do not allow into drains or water courses. Wastes and emptied containers should be disposed of in
accordance with regulations made under the Control of Pollution Act and the Environmental Protection Act.

Using information provided in this data sheet advice should be obtained from the Waste Regulation
Authority, whether the special waste regulations apply.
The European Waste Catalogue Classification of this product, when disposed of as waste is 08 01 11
Waste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances. If mixed with other
wastes this code may no longer apply and the appropriate code should be assigned. For further
information contact your local waste authority.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number 1263

14.2. UN proper shipping name PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID/ADN UN1263 Paint related material, 3, III

IMDG class/div 3 Sub Class -

Segregation Group No segregation group appropriate

EmS F-E,S-E

ICAO/IATA Air class 3 Sub Class -

14.4. Packing group III

14.5. Environmental hazards

ADR/RID/ADN Environmentally Hazardous: No

IMDG Marine Pollutant: No

14.6. Special precautions for user

No further information
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not Applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

EU Legislation
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on
classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives
67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing
a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC)
No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and
Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC
National Legislation
UKSI 2009 No. 716 CHEMICALS (HAZARD INFORMATION AND PACKAGING FOR SUPPLY)
REGULATIONS 2009.

SECTION 16: Other information

IMPORTANT NOTE: the information contained in this data sheet (as may be amended from time to time) is
not intended to be exhaustive and is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date on
which it is prepared. It is the user's responsibility to verify that this data sheet is current prior to using the
product to which it relates.

Persons using the information must make their own determinations as to the suitability of the relevant
product for their purposes prior to use. Where those purposes are other than as specifically recommended

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in this safety data sheet, then the user uses the product at their own risk.

MANUFACTURER’S DISCLAIMER: the conditions, methods and factors affecting the handling, storage,
application, use and disposal of the product are not under the control and knowledge of the manufacturer.
Therefore the manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any adverse events which may occur in the
handling, storage, application, use, misuse or disposal of the product and, so far as permitted by applicable
law, the manufacturer expressly disclaims liability for any and all loss, damages and/or expenses arising
out of or in any way connected to the storage, handling, use or disposal of the product. Safe handling,
storage, use and disposal are the responsibility of the users. Users must comply with all applicable health
and safety laws.

Unless we have agreed to the contrary, all products are supplied by us subject to our standard terms and
conditions of business, which include limitations of liability. Please make sure to refer to these and / or the
relevant agreement which you have with AkzoNobel (or its affiliate, as the case may be).
© AkzoNobel

The information in this Health & Safety Data Sheet is required pursuant to EC Regulation 1907(2006) and
the Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009.

Key to 'Comments' column in Section 8.

(+) There is a risk of absorption through unbroken skin.
(C) Capable of causing cancer and/or heritable genetic damage.
(R) Suppliers recommended limit.
(S) Capable of causing occupational asthma.

The full text of the R, H & EUH phrases appearing in section 3 is:

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
R10 Flammable.
R11 Highly flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.

The following sections have changed since the previous revision.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
SECTION 12: Ecological information

End of document

Your attention is drawn to the disclaimer on the Product Data Sheet which with this Safety Data
Sheet and the package labelling comprise an integral information system about this product. Copies
of the Product Data Sheet are available from International Paint on request or from our Internet
sites : www.yachtpaint.com , www.international-marine.com, www.international-pc.com

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